Contributions By Joe Klare

Those in the higher age brackets have always been the most resistant to the idea of cannabis legalization. This is the case for a few reasons: 1) older people have heard the lies and propaganda about cannabis the longest. 2) Older people are always the most resistant to change. 3) Older people are less likely to be on the Internet and have access to all the new information that is available about cannabis. In short, they lack the truth.

Attitudes about cannabis legalization can shift quickly. This is because many people only know false information about marijuana; once they have new, true information, it’s easy to adjust opinions on its legality.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is not a fan of cannabis, medicinal or otherwise. Officials there have made that clear time and time again. So when they do show some positive signs towards marijuana, it’s big news.

Starting a new business is difficult; so difficult that most new businesses will fail within 2 years. Even if you have the capital for labor, equipment, a location to set up shop, etc., you are left with one overriding dilemma: no one knows you exist.

You have to get the word out. This can be especially difficult in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. Not only is the new industry being flooded with entrepreneurs who see its immense potential, but because of the stigma that surrounds the cannabis plant itself, most traditional outlets of advertising are not available to cannabusinesses.

Last week the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, by a vote of 21 to 8, approved an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill that prevents the Drug Enforcement Administration from using resources to interfere with state laws on medical cannabis.

Another 4/20 has come and gone and as usual there were massive celebrations around the world. Cannabis users came together to rally and blaze up in the name of freedom. Below is just a sampling of 4/20 videos from around the world. (Warning: some videos contain strong language.)

Last week Pennsylvania officially became the 24th state to legalize cannabis for medical purposes (if you don’t count “CBD-only” states). Activists and politicians in the state have been trying for a few years now to get legal protections for patients and they have finally succeeded.